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1979 Pontiac Firebird / Trans Am 455 H.o. on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:98000 Color: White /
 Black
Location:

Newark, New York, United States

Newark, New York, United States
Advertising:
Engine:4.9L 301Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Transmission:Automatic
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:Coupe
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 2S87Y9N161028 Year: 1979
Mileage: 98,000
Make: Pontiac
Sub Model: Trans Am
Model: Firebird
Exterior Color: White
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Interior Color: Black
Drive Type: RWD
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
Options: CD Player
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

 This is my baby and I hate to see it go. Im buying a house and thats the only reason Im selling this beauty! The car started out life as a plain ole 79 Firebird but with tons of sweat,money and elbow grease I made it into this head turning beauty! 

  The old 301 was replaced with a fresh rebuilt 455 with all performance parts! It has roller rockers,high lift cam,gear to gear timing,new holley carb,eldebrock intake,headers and so much more. This engine is balanced and runs strong! There was over $5000 invested in just the engine alone! I have put roughly 6000 miles on the car since the rebuild. All the suspension is new with heavy duty springs,shocks,sway bars etc..The rear end is all rebuild with posi and 3:73 gears.The exhaust is all new and custom made. Most of the interior is new except for the drivers seat which the shop had somehow lost!!! But the drivers seat isnt too bad but is tore at the bottom. The paint looks great but there is minor flaws if you look very close. The nose is from a 1977 Trans Am. The underside of the car is as solid as a rock and very clean! It has a B&M slap shifter in it and it could use an adjustment but works fine as is once you get used to it. The Tires are brand new Cooper Cobras with about 2000 miles on them. When I had tires installed I also got a front end alignment. The Pioneer stereo sounds great with tons of bass! I have over 10 grand in this car and am just looking to recover some of my investment to put towards a down payment on a house. 
  If you have any questions please email or call 315-398-1160 Shawn  I also have my other 1979 Firebird on ebay if you are looking for a cheaper Firebird! 

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